business and finance

Simple rule to gain financial success

It’s easy to understand but can be difficult to use. If you do though, its power is transformative. I’ve seen…

November 29, 2016

Sales of new homes slipped in October

A “Sold” sign sits in front of a house under the final stages of construction in Plano, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press…

November 27, 2016

On Real Estate

Walkable, rideable neighborhoods are here to stay

It is elementary, my friends. The convenience of shopping, restaurants, art and music activities, river trails and open space are…

November 27, 2016

Business

Chinese on worldwide buying spree

But here at the city’s biggest international property fair – a frenetic gathering of brokers, developers and other real estate…

November 27, 2016

Business

New standards make today’s home fireplace units much more efficient

How often the unit will be used, whether its purpose is ornamental or utilitarian, a homeowner’s cost limitations, or whether…

November 25, 2016

Business

Thanksgiving Day shopping is here to stay – with some tweaks

More retailers and mall owners are giving up on opening on Thanksgiving because they don’t believe opening is profitable. Many…

November 22, 2016

Business

Osprey Packs names new top executives

Cortez-based firm hires CamelBak, Black Diamond leaders

November 22, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Durango has that special ‘snuggle factor’

Sure, we understand being called out as a great place for outdoor recreation, nationally acclaimed galleries and having more than…

November 22, 2016

Business

Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund established

The Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund has been established. Morlan was a founding member whose passion, support and enthusiasm made…

November 22, 2016

Business

Chris Miera joins First National Bank

He was born and raised in Durango and attended Pueblo Community College. He most recently worked at the Starbucks kiosk…

November 22, 2016

Business

LPEA promotes Ryan Peacock

He steps up to a supervisorial role in substation maintenance, the department responsible for maintaining LPEAâ€™s substations and regulators. Born…

November 22, 2016

Business

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Durango opens

LaQuinta is located next to the Allen Theatres, Durango Mall and Vantiv. LaQuinta Durango is offering rooms with double queen…

November 22, 2016

Business

Penny Fisher earns elite designation

NTPI Fellows have completed a three-part curriculum that has prepared them to represent their clients before all administrative levels of…

November 22, 2016

Business

Financial group to hold online conferences

For details about the online conference, call 903-1764. The conference is free.

November 22, 2016

Business

Reserve space in Chamber’s membership directory

The Chamber prints 1,500 copies of the directory. Book your space and pay by Dec. 31 and receive 10 percent…

November 22, 2016

Business

Noel Night: A mix of local spending and giving

to offer drawings, deals and entertainment Dec. 2

November 22, 2016

Business

Trump presidency holds unknowns for housing market

High-end sales could get boost, some say

November 21, 2016

Business

Looking for edgy decor? Try new traditional

But there’s been a revamp, and what’s now being called “new traditional” is a fresher, freer look that honors the…

November 19, 2016

Business

Higher mortgage rates rocking housing market

Home builders may have to better manage building costs to attract home buyers who could be facing higher mortgage costs…

November 19, 2016

Business

Home builders confident about sales

Construction worker David Rager frames a window in the upper floor of a two-story custom home being built in Orlando,…

November 18, 2016

Business

US home construction jumps by largest amount in 34 years

A builder works on a new apartment building under construction in Phoenix.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press Home construction soared 25.5 percent…

November 17, 2016

Business

Santa Rita Visitor Center may become self-serve

treatment construction will guide decision to staff center

November 15, 2016

Business

Lauren Cartwright joins Summit Psychology

Cartwrightdu1-i-syn Cartwright will oversee activities at Summit Psychology including client relations, scheduling and assisting with workshops and classes offered by…

November 15, 2016

Business

Homeward Heroes program available

Homeward Heroes is a real estate program that provides rebates to our heroes that protect, service and care for our…

November 15, 2016